October 4th 2024.
This week, there was some news about Ian Hislop making headlines. It was reported that his taxi was struck by a bullet, but upon further investigation, authorities found no evidence of a firearm being discharged. Despite this, Hislop couldn't resist cracking a joke about the incident during his opening of the BBC's Have I Got News For You program.
"I always say at this point that I'm glad to be here, but this week, I really mean it," he quipped, referring to the recent incident where the back window of his taxi shattered while he was in it. The initial belief was that a bullet had hit the vehicle, but the Metropolitan Police have since stated that there is no proof of any firearm being used.
The police are still investigating the incident, which occurred in Soho on Tuesday morning. During the episode of Have I Got News For You, Hislop shared a humorous moment from the investigation, saying, "There was one high point when a policeman investigating me said, 'This may be a silly question, but is there anyone who might have a grudge against you?'" His fellow team captain, Paul Merton, jokingly responded, "I have an alibi."
Fortunately, Ian is safe and sound and was able to make light of the situation on TV. In a statement released after the incident, Hislop expressed his gratitude for all the concern he received. "He can confirm that there was an incident in a taxi yesterday in which a rear window shattered, and the police are investigating," the statement read. "They were initially looking into the possibility of a shot having been fired but have now indicated that there may be another more innocent explanation for what happened."
The incident occurred near Oxford Street, not far from the offices of Private Eye, where Hislop has been the editor since 1986. According to a local worker who saw the aftermath, the back window of the taxi was completely shattered. Police seized the vehicle and launched an investigation after the driver reported that a shot was fired towards his vehicle while he was stuck in traffic on Dean Street.
Hislop has been a team captain on Have I Got News For You since its first episode in 1990 and has been the editor of Private Eye magazine for even longer. The show airs on BBC One every Friday at 9pm. If you have a celebrity story or any tips, you can reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us or calling 020 3615 2145. We'd love to hear from you.
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